SANTHALAYA TRUST
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Empowering Slum Children for a Brighter Future

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Empowering Slum Children Together

Santhalaya Trust focuses on education and empowerment for slum children, fostering child rights and women's initiatives in North Chennai since 2020.

A contrast between an urban slum in the foreground with makeshift houses and satellite dishes, and a distant skyline of modern skyscrapers under a hazy sky. Power lines cross the scene, with trees scattered among the buildings.
A contrast between an urban slum in the foreground with makeshift houses and satellite dishes, and a distant skyline of modern skyscrapers under a hazy sky. Power lines cross the scene, with trees scattered among the buildings.
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A group of children and a few adults are gathered in an open area filled with garbage and various debris. The setting appears to be a makeshift community or slum, with makeshift tents and structures constructed from tarps and cloth. Laundry is seen hanging on lines, and greenery with red flowers is present on one side. The image is framed by a dark, jagged border, possibly through a window or broken wall.
A group of children and a few adults are gathered in an open area filled with garbage and various debris. The setting appears to be a makeshift community or slum, with makeshift tents and structures constructed from tarps and cloth. Laundry is seen hanging on lines, and greenery with red flowers is present on one side. The image is framed by a dark, jagged border, possibly through a window or broken wall.

Our Mission & Vision

We aim to create a participatory environment for children, ensuring their rights and empowering women through sustainable support and community collaboration.

Empowerment Services

Supporting education and empowerment initiatives for children and women in slum areas of North Chennai.

Child Rights Advocacy

Promoting awareness and protection of child rights through community engagement and educational programs for families.

A black and white street scene in an informal settlement with makeshift houses constructed from corrugated metal. People are seen walking and standing on the street, and a person is pushing a shopping cart. Power lines and poles are visible across the skyline, and there is litter strewn across the ground with puddles reflecting the surroundings.
A black and white street scene in an informal settlement with makeshift houses constructed from corrugated metal. People are seen walking and standing on the street, and a person is pushing a shopping cart. Power lines and poles are visible across the skyline, and there is litter strewn across the ground with puddles reflecting the surroundings.
Women Empowerment

Implementing initiatives that foster women's empowerment, enhancing their roles in community and family development.

Community Integration

Building partnerships with government and NGOs for sustainable support and development in slum areas.
A group of young children is seated on small stools outdoors in an alleyway, attentively engaged with an adult woman standing nearby who appears to be teaching or talking to them. The scene is surrounded by various elements such as potted plants, a water cooler, parked motorcycles, and an arrangement of colorful items in the background. The children are wearing matching uniforms with white shirts and dark overalls.
A group of young children is seated on small stools outdoors in an alleyway, attentively engaged with an adult woman standing nearby who appears to be teaching or talking to them. The scene is surrounded by various elements such as potted plants, a water cooler, parked motorcycles, and an arrangement of colorful items in the background. The children are wearing matching uniforms with white shirts and dark overalls.
A large group of people is participating in a street protest. They hold various banners and placards with messages related to education and social issues. The crowd is diverse, with some people wearing masks. The protest takes place in an urban setting with tall buildings in the background.
A large group of people is participating in a street protest. They hold various banners and placards with messages related to education and social issues. The crowd is diverse, with some people wearing masks. The protest takes place in an urban setting with tall buildings in the background.

Empowerment Projects

Focused initiatives for children's education and women's empowerment.

A group of children sitting in a row on a concrete step, each holding a booklet. The children are wearing a school uniform of green checked dresses, with the exception of one child wearing a blue and orange t-shirt. They are seated outside a school building with a brown and yellow exterior.
A group of children sitting in a row on a concrete step, each holding a booklet. The children are wearing a school uniform of green checked dresses, with the exception of one child wearing a blue and orange t-shirt. They are seated outside a school building with a brown and yellow exterior.
Child Rights Initiatives

Our projects aim to protect child rights and foster a supportive environment for children and families in slum areas, ensuring sustainable development through community collaboration and empowerment programs.

A mural on a building wall depicts a woman with long hair, holding a child. They both have raised fists, symbolizing empowerment and strength. The woman has a flower in her hair and a vibrant shawl with a pattern resembling the American flag. Above them, the word 'EQUALITY' is inscribed within a circular frame.
A mural on a building wall depicts a woman with long hair, holding a child. They both have raised fists, symbolizing empowerment and strength. The woman has a flower in her hair and a vibrant shawl with a pattern resembling the American flag. Above them, the word 'EQUALITY' is inscribed within a circular frame.
Women Empowerment

We implement programs that promote women's empowerment, providing resources and support to enhance their roles in the community and ensure their active participation in child development and education.

Empowerment Gallery

Showcasing our journey in child education and women's empowerment.

A poster is pasted on a rough, beige wall. The text on the poster is in Italian, emphasizing the importance of social interaction and relationships in education. It calls for more open schools with additional teachers and classrooms, and ends with a hashtag.
A poster is pasted on a rough, beige wall. The text on the poster is in Italian, emphasizing the importance of social interaction and relationships in education. It calls for more open schools with additional teachers and classrooms, and ends with a hashtag.
A child is seated in front of a large poster advocating against gender-based violence, with a message promoting safety for women and children. The child holds a lit lantern and is wearing casual clothing. The setting appears to be in a public area with subdued lighting.
A child is seated in front of a large poster advocating against gender-based violence, with a message promoting safety for women and children. The child holds a lit lantern and is wearing casual clothing. The setting appears to be in a public area with subdued lighting.
A flooded street scene in an urban area, with several children wading through knee-deep water. One child carries a Styrofoam box, while another group of children is gathered around a cycle rickshaw. Buildings and street signs are visible in the background, indicating a busy and populated area.
A flooded street scene in an urban area, with several children wading through knee-deep water. One child carries a Styrofoam box, while another group of children is gathered around a cycle rickshaw. Buildings and street signs are visible in the background, indicating a busy and populated area.
Graffiti on a concrete wall with the words 'LIBERATION OF ENSLAVED' incorporated into the text. The text is spray-painted in black with some letters using an anarchy symbol.
Graffiti on a concrete wall with the words 'LIBERATION OF ENSLAVED' incorporated into the text. The text is spray-painted in black with some letters using an anarchy symbol.
A large group of children sitting on the floor in a school gymnasium, watching a projected video on a screen at the front. The ceiling features exposed beams and fluorescent lights. A basketball hoop is visible above the stage. The children are wearing colorful clothing, and some sit on jackets or blankets.
A large group of children sitting on the floor in a school gymnasium, watching a projected video on a screen at the front. The ceiling features exposed beams and fluorescent lights. A basketball hoop is visible above the stage. The children are wearing colorful clothing, and some sit on jackets or blankets.
A classroom setting with several students seated at individual desks, all facing a teacher standing near a blackboard. The room has simple furniture and chalkboards with illustrations, including a map of Africa and drawings of a cow and tree.
A classroom setting with several students seated at individual desks, all facing a teacher standing near a blackboard. The room has simple furniture and chalkboards with illustrations, including a map of Africa and drawings of a cow and tree.
Empowerment

Supporting education and rights for slum children.

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